CMS Magazine May 2022

All the stories from the May 2022 edition in one place

Mirna’s on a mission

After stepping into leadership at a young age, local partner Mirna Paulo is now a leader in a significant women’s movement

Join us on the adventure of God’s mission

Alastair Bateman, CEO of Church Mission Society, introduces the new-look CMS Magazine, which reflects our renewed vision

“If you are there God, show me”: a Syrian woman’s story

Meet Tamar, a CMS local partner who helps people in the Arab world see God in new ways.

Ukraine: why I chose to stay

Mission partner Alison Giblett shares why she chose to stay among her community in Ukraine even as violence swept in

Giving faith a fighting chance

Eastender Jay Lilley sparred with army life, wealth and homelessness before finding faith in the boxing ring.

Seeking a mighty impact with Christ at the centre

Joan Busolo, the new CMS manager in Africa, shares her dreams for mission there

Stumbling towards the edges

Andy Roberts and Jonny Baker talk about the edges of mission, in the UK and globally.

A truly super market gets going in Brazil

All smiles as the first shop signs up for surplus food project in Olinda, Brazil

Community cafe commended for caring

Home Cafe offers hot coffee and a warm welcome to refugees

A decade of difference: anti-FGM charity marks a milestone

28 Too Many, the charity founded by CMS mission partner Ann-Marie Wilson, is celebrating 10 years of working to eradicate female genital mutilation (FGM).

Lambeth Awards for CMS people

Archbishop of Canterbury recognises unique contributions to church worldwide

“We are doing what we can”

As refugees seek safety in countries on Ukraine’s western border, our partners offer welcome and care.